Dr. Carla R Retief M.D.
Dermatologist | Procedural Dermatology
4301 Hillsboro Pike Suite 200 Nashville TN, 37215About
Dr. Carla Retief is a dermatologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Retief specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Retief diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1994
UNIV OF TN HLTH SCI CTR COLL OF MED 1994
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1994
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acne
- Moles
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Seborrheic Keratosis
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